Payroll Specialist Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is partnering with a well-established organization in Trussville, Alabama, to identify a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll Specialist Analyst to join its team.

This position will work closely with the Accounting, Payroll, and Human Resources departments, supporting payroll administration, workforce management, reporting, and system optimization.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on UKG Pro (UltiPro) experience , strong analytical abilities, and a passion for payroll accuracy, compliance, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain UKG Pro (UltiPro) Payroll and Workforce Management systems.
• Support accurate and timely payroll processing while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Monitor and audit employee timecards, attendance records, leave balances, scheduling information, and payroll data.
• Identify, research, and resolve payroll discrepancies, timekeeping issues, and system-related errors.
• Assist with system configuration, including earnings, deductions, accruals, pay rules, and labor allocations.
• Analyze payroll, labor, attendance, and workforce data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop and maintain payroll reports, workforce analytics, and management reporting.
• Perform regular audits to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
• Troubleshoot UKG system issues and assist with system upgrades, testing, and implementation of new functionality.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, Accounting, and Operations teams to resolve payroll and employee-related matters.
• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers regarding payroll, timekeeping, and workforce management processes.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing, reconciliations, and audits.
• Maintain system security, user access permissions, workflows, and employee records.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and wage and hour regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 2–5 years of experience in payroll administration, payroll analysis, or workforce management.
• Required: Hands-on experience with UKG Pro (UltiPro).
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, timekeeping, attendance tracking, and wage and hour regulations.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with payroll reporting and data analysis.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, research issues, and recommend process improvements.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and support employees at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with payroll tax processing, reconciliations, and compliance.
• Knowledge of workforce scheduling, labor management, and attendance tracking.
• Experience with UKG Workforce Management, Kronos, or other workforce management platforms.
• Experience supporting HRIS system integrations, data interfaces, and system implementations.
• Background working closely with Accounting, HR, or Payroll departments.